The Cleveland Browns are close to hiring Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt as their next offensive coordinator, reports Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
A source confirmed to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that the two sides have agreed to terms, giving incoming Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski his new right-hand man.
Van Pelt has coached quarterbacks for the last six seasons - four with the Green Bay Packers and two in Cincinnati.
The 49-year-old has one season of experience as an offensive coordinator, serving in that capacity for the Buffalo Bills in 2009. He rounds out a coordinator trio that features Joe Woods leading the defense and Mike Priefer on special teams.
Cleveland's offense took a step back in 2019 under Freddie Kitchens and Todd Monken, ranking 22nd in both yards per game and points per game.
